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Why do new cables needs to be "broken" ???
Turn on the cold water tap in winter then put your hand into the water stream -- ouch! it's freezing! Keep your hand there and after a bit of time the water feels quite tolerable. Are you getting used to the frigid water, or is the water warming up? 
What constitutes an AUDIOPHILE recording
The word "audiophile" itself has a connotation of refinement, a level above mainstream/mass-market/commodity/casual-consumer fare. It can then be attached in any context. 
VPI HR-X, Super Scoutmaster and Acrylic Platters
Oz, almost as bad as putting punctuation outside a closing quotation mark -- it's "bass." not "bass". 
Passing of John Paul II - tribute ballad
Thanks you, Aceto. I'll give them a try. 
Good timing for me.
The VSA VR-2 are reviewed as potent rockers, yet with finese when called for. Very popular and available at your budget (I believe) 
Teres vs VPI, SME, Origin Live, etc.
"There are no commercial reviews of a Teres because Teres doesn't sell via dealers, advertise in mags or provide free goodies to reviewers. "Calling Teres: comments? Have there been requests for products to review, be it hardcopy or online? What s... 
How do I keep my cats off my amplifier?
Build a cage from stiff wire that rests on the floor but covers the amp and stand. 
Funniest sales pitch
"Sell because unable to get wife permit..." 
Funniest sales pitch
"The only reason i am parting with these is that my beloved cat, Mollie, was diagnosed with cancer last week, and the vet bills deem this sale a necessity. " 
Von Schweikert vs Meadowlark vs Triangle
The VR-2, VR-4, and VR-4jr all have rear-firing tweeters; six inches of distance to the wall will not be sufficient. 
Is it that time of the month?
#7 Became jealous after reading all the great comments on some thread about some piece. 
Is Spectron Audio "Dead or Alive"?
Kclone, are you alluding to Toni's health? 
Funniest sales pitch
won't fit on my rack, so it has to go! 
New Lamm M1.2 vs. M1.1
Bob: check out this link:http://www.shows.soundstagelive.com/shows/ces2004/standout_lamm.shtml 
Anybody hear the Von Schweikert VR-4jr at CES?
I understand the first production run ships late February; the second run end of March to early April; one hundred units per run. I'm in on the second run so only eight more weeks to go!